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Scotch Moss

Sagina Subulata 'Aurea'

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Overview

Scotch Moss (Sagina subulata 'Aurea') is a vibrant, evergreen groundcover with delicate, needle-like foliage that transforms into a brilliant golden hue in sunlight. This lush carpet-like moss reaches a height of around 1 inch and spreads up to 12 inches wide, flourishing in USDA zones 4–9. Preferring moist, well-drained soil, it adorns gardens with petite, star-shaped white flowers in spring. Ideal for rockeries and between stepping stones.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 4–10Climate Temperate
Scotch Moss (Sagina Subulata 'Aurea') — needle-like foliage that transforms into a brilliant golden hue in sunlight
Scotch Moss (Sagina Subulata 'Aurea') — This lush carpet-like moss reaches a height of around 1 inch and spreads up to 12 inches wideScotch Moss (Sagina Subulata 'Aurea') — flourishing in USDA zones 4‚Äì9Scotch Moss (Sagina Subulata 'Aurea') — Preferring moist, well-drained soil, it adorns gardens with petite, star-shaped white flowers in springScotch Moss (Sagina Subulata 'Aurea') — Ideal for rockeries and between stepping stonesScotch Moss (Sagina Subulata 'Aurea') — mat-forming perennial that provides a lushScotch Moss (Sagina Subulata 'Aurea') — moss-like carpet of golden-green+1

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Caryophyllaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Scotch Moss (Sagina Subulata 'Aurea') — needle-like foliage that transforms into a brilliant golden hue in sunlight
Scotch Moss (Sagina Subulata 'Aurea') — This lush carpet-like moss reaches a height of around 1 inch and spreads up to 12 inches wide
Scotch Moss (Sagina Subulata 'Aurea') — flourishing in USDA zones 4‚Äì9
Scotch Moss (Sagina Subulata 'Aurea') — Preferring moist, well-drained soil, it adorns gardens with petite, star-shaped white flowers in spring
Scotch Moss (Sagina Subulata 'Aurea') — Ideal for rockeries and between stepping stones
Scotch Moss (Sagina Subulata 'Aurea') — mat-forming perennial that provides a lush
Scotch Moss (Sagina Subulata 'Aurea') — moss-like carpet of golden-green
Scotch Moss (Sagina Subulata 'Aurea') — with its signature yellow-toned foliage

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